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Washington, DC, US

Houston, Texas, US

• Spearheaded development of innovative aerospace solutions for government clients, influencing business development and operational strategies for projects exceeding $3.5 billion.
• Played a pivotal role in achieving increased win rates by optimizing proposal development processes and aligning solutions with client priorities.
• Designed and implemented strategies to capture high-value NASA and NOAA contracts, ensuring alignment of technical solutions with mission objectives.
• Partnered with executive leadership to forecast resource needs, perform financial analyses, and ensure projects adhered to cost, schedule, and functionality requirements.
• Acted as a key liaison between operations and capture teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring seamless execution of high-stakes programs. Key Achievements:
• Developed strategies that resulted in a 10% increase in proposal success rates, solidifying KBR’s position in competitive markets.

Denver, Colorado, US

• Directed multi-disciplinary teams in translating strategic visions into actionable work backlogs, enhancing operational efficiency across the enterprise.
• Delivered major advancements in spacecraft system design, leading to significant improvements in software performance and reliability.
• Fostered a cultural shift toward agile methodologies, increasing team productivity and reducing project delivery times. Key Achievements:
• Designed a long-term strategic architecture for Maxar’s spacecraft facilities, establishing a benchmark for future development.
• Improved project delivery efficiency by 25% through agile methodology adoption.

Falls Church, VA, US

• Led the development and integration of high-volume call center solutions for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring seamless operations across a network of 500,000 employees and contractors.
• Developed advanced business intelligence tools, providing stakeholders with data-driven insights to optimize decision-making processes.Key Achievements:
• Enabled a 30% reduction in call resolution times by implementing innovative data tracking and reporting tools.
• Achieved 100% compliance with contractual KPIs, ensuring operational excellence.

Reston, VA, US

• Directed engineering initiatives for launch system enhancements and ground antenna systems, contributing to the successful execution of critical spacecraft launches.
• Provided technical advisory for large-scale space system acquisitions, ensuring integration and compatibility across engineering disciplines.Key Achievements:
• Delivered two major launch campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming logistical challenges to ensure mission success.
• Streamlined ground system operations, achieving a 15% increase in system reliability and performance.

Mclean, VA, US

• Advised leadership on enterprise IT architecture, strategy, and portfolio optimization, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Championed the adoption of agile development methodologies to improve delivery of IT solutions.Key Achievements:
• Identified and eliminated redundant investments, saving over $10 million across the enterprise IT landscape.

Mclean, VA, US

Broomfield, CO, US

US

Master Of Aeronautical Science, Concentrations In Human Factors And Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology